DESIGN & CULTURE
Dundee
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Dundee discover
Design, comics and maritime history on the River Tay waterfront.
Located on the River Tay, Dundee is a compact cultural city. The revamped waterfront and V&A Dundee define Scotland’s first UNESCO City of Design.
Comics, video games, and a history of innovation complement the museums. The Desperate Dan statue and public art bring these themes to life across the city. The waterfront and city center can easily be combined into a walking route.
What to Expect
- V&A Dundee
- Waterfront
- Comic history
- Street Art
Plan Your Visit
- Location
- River Tay, East Coast
- Profile
- UNESCO City of Design
- Exploring
- Compact, walkable centre
- Time budget
- One to two days recommended
Tips for Your Trip
- Combine the waterfront and the city centre.
- Check temporary exhibitions in advance.
- Allow time for public street art.
Visitor Information
Five original Tripadvisor reviews of V&A Dundee on the waterfront; no reviews of the city as a whole.